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wife

[wahyf] / waɪf /


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"My wife asked me if we could move," Rushworth said.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Vance, who will be accompanied by his wife Usha Vance, "will also deliver remarks on the rich partnership between the United States and Hungary," the White House said in a statement.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Elizabeth Scully granted the order, which mandates that Dick stay at least 100 yards away from Buckingham, his wife and his son.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

A Wisconsin man whose Peruvian wife overstayed her visa blames immigration agents, not the president they work for.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

“But he broke it off. He divorced his wife anyway and married Blanche a couple of years ago.”

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu